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This is the list of Olympic records in weightlifting. Records are maintained in each weight class for the snatch lift, clean and jerk lift, and the total for both lifts. The weight classes for men on the Olympic program were adjusted for the 2000 Games , so Olympic records only exist based on the results during and after that. [ 1 ]
This is a list of world records in Olympic weightlifting. These records are maintained in each weight class for the snatch lift, clean and jerk lift, and the total for both lifts. The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) restructured its weight classes in 1993, 1998 and 2018, nullifying earlier records.
An Olympic lifter, Jang Mi-ran, holding a barbell loaded with red 25 kg bumper plates, held in place with a collar. Note the lifter's taped wrists and thumbs, her weightlifting shoes, and her weightlifting belt. Weight plates are secured to the bar using collars on each side that weigh exactly 2.5 kg each.
2.1.1 One hand lift. 2.1.2 Two hand lift. 2.1.3 All-around dumbbell contest. ... This is the complete list of Olympic medalists in weightlifting. Current program. Men
Olympic Games: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [55] Clean and jerk 97 kg Samira Ouass: 12 August 2016 Olympic Games: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [56] Total 172 kg Samira Ouass: 12 August 2016 Olympic Games: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [57] 90 kg Snatch 72 kg Samira Ouass: July 2017 African Championships: Vacoas, Mauritius Clean and jerk 98 kg Samira Ouass: July 2017
Powerlifting is a competitive strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift.As in the sport of Olympic weightlifting, it involves the athlete attempting a maximal weight single-lift effort of a barbell loaded with weight plates.
This is a list of world championships medalists in men's powerlifting.. The various federations of powerlifting have their own championships. The International Powerlifting Federation's (IPF) recognition by the International Olympic Committee as the official governing body, as well its longevity has resulted in their championships being deemed the official world championships, and the results ...
Cole began to compete in powerlifting during his college time and in 1968, he decided to participate in his first AAU National Power Lifting Championships. Jon, who was an unknown in the national weight lifting scene, shocked the lifting community by winning the heavyweight division instantly; and was named the meets "Outstanding Performer". [ 10 ]